La Salle County crand jury indicts brothers accused in Shell station robbery

Brothers accused of robbing the Shell station in Grand Ridge were among the people indicted by a La Salle County grand jury Tuesday.

David Downey of Ottawa and Christopher Downey of Marseilles are charged with armed robbery. Christopher Downey is also charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude police.

Police say the brothers held up the gas station along Route 23 the night of January 30 and then lead the police officers on a chase.

The Downeys remain in the La Salle County Jail with their bonds set at $300,000.

Bond set at $300,000 for brothers accused of armed robbery

Brothers accused of holding up the Shell gas station in Grand Ridge remain behind bars.

David Downey of Ottawa and Christopher Downey of Marseilles were arrested Friday night after allegedly robbing the gas station on Route 23 and leading the Grand Ridge Police officers and La Salle County Sheriff’s Deputies on a chase.

David and Christopher Downey each face one count of armed robbery. Their bond was set at $300,000.

Two arrests made after apparent armed robbery at Grand Ridge Shell station

Two men are accused of holding up the Shell gas station in Grand Ridge.

Around 10pm Friday, a Grand Ridge officer saw a car speed away from the gas station and a chase ensued. Deputies from La Salle County and Grundy County joined in and helped to eventually stop David Downey of Ottawa and Christopher Downey of Marseilles on the Grand Ridge-Mazon Blacktop east of Route 47.

The Downey’s were arrested for armed robbery and taken to the La Salle County Jail. They’re due in court Sunday morning.

Investigators say a weapon was displayed during the gas station robbery. Deputies aren’t saying what all was allegedly stolen from the Shell station.